Mukerau Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.18° S 173.13° E

Mukerau Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.1° 

Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mukerau Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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(10 max)
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0
0
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2
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3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.7
WNW
8
1
SW
12
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
3
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
18
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1077
769
345
302
301
923
2036
5274
4636
4234
4004
2794
2358
3268
4982
4572
3657
2903
7236
5522
4838
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
W
5
NNW
10
N
10
NW
10
NE
10
NW
10
W
10
S
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:44PM3.64m
9:08AM3.53m
9:34PM3.81m
9:59AM3.63m
10:23PM3.89m
10:47AM3.65m
11:10PM3.87m
11:33AM3.60m
11:55PM3.76m
12:18PM3.47m
00:38AM3.58m
1:02PM3.31m
1:21AM3.36m
Low Tide
2:30PM0.53m
2:59AM0.48m
3:22PM0.37m
3:49AM0.35m
4:10PM0.27m
4:38AM0.29m
4:57PM0.26m
5:26AM0.31m
5:43PM0.33m
6:13AM0.40m
6:27PM0.48m
6:59AM0.53m
7:13PM0.67m
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5:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
12
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15
13
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15
13
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11
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11
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11
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Information about the Mukerau Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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